By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Variation of Kamari, Swahili
"moonlight"
Kemari is a fast-rising spelling variation of Kamari, which ultimately comes from the Arabic name Qamar.
Kahari is a masculine name of African origin, specifically from the Shona language spoken primarily in Zimbabwe. It carries the powerful meaning of 'king-like' or 'royalty,' conveying strength and…
Hebrew
"my light"
Friendly but substantial.
Modern invention, Swahili, Sanskrit
"rebellious; glory, splendour, ruler"
This unisex name could be a modern invention, inspired by the Swahili name Asani, combined with the popular prefix Ja- . Alternatively, it might be a Hindi name, from Sanskrit, which could mean…
Variation of Emery; variation of Amari, German; Hebrew
"industrious; eternal"
Most male Emaris use their name as a variation of Amari, which is pronounced with emphasis on the second syllable. It is a truly gender-neutral name, given to baby girls and boys in similar numbers.…
Hawaiian variation of John
"God is gracious"
Keoni is one of the lesser-used international forms of John, but it has an on-trend sound that many parents may find appealing, perhaps as an alternative honor name. As well as Hawaii, it is also…
Japanese
"shallow well"
A Japanese surname that has been gathering momentum as a given name in the US, Asai means "shallow well". Chosen for more than 40 boys in a recent year, it is seven times more popular than it was a…
"follower of Marduk"
Mordecai, although it has a noble heritage, has never caught on in this country, because of its rather weighty image. Nevertheless, with parents searching for rarer Biblical names that work as…
"prophet"
Naviʾ is the Hebrew word for "prophet," while neviʾa is "prophetess." Both ultimately derive an Akkadian word meaning "to proclaim" or "to summon."
"chestnut; palace"
Armoni may for some be an alternate spelling of the popular designer name Armani, but in Hebrew the word pronounced ar-moan means chestnut, so this can make an original gender neutral nature name,…
Cai is a name with rich multicultural origins. In Welsh, it means 'rejoice' and is a form of the Arthurian knight Sir Kay. In Chinese, Cai (蔡) is a respected surname and can also be a given name…
Compound name of Leo and Giovanni
"lion + god is gracious"
A modern blend of to familiar choices, Leovanni mixes Giovanni and Leo into one, making two classics feel contemporary. Leovani is another spelling.
Nigerian, Yoruban
"the victor"
An easily assimilated African name, a novel twist on Johnny.
Swahili
"mighty"
Unisex Swahili name rising in popularity. Musician Jelani Aryeh may be an influence.
Amauri is a masculine name with ancient Germanic roots, derived from the elements 'amal' meaning 'work' or 'labor' and 'ric' meaning 'power' or 'ruler.' The name traveled through medieval France and…
Damoni is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant of Damian, which derives from Greek meaning 'to tame' or 'subdue,' or it could be related to the Italian surname…
Catalan variation of George
To the American ear, Jordi seems like a nickname for Jordan, which means this popular name from Catalonia could certainly cross cultures.
Sanskrit
"poet, sage"
A subtle and attractive name for the child of a poet or poetry-enthusiast.
